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Can older people get rheumatic fever? A comprehensive guide for seniors and caregivers

While rheumatic fever is most famously a childhood illness, a small percentage of cases, both initial attacks and recurrences, do occur in older adults. It's a complex inflammatory condition that arises from an untreated strep infection, and understanding the risks is crucial. So, can older people get rheumatic fever? The short answer is yes, though its presentation often differs significantly from that in children.

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What is a rheumatic heart disease in the elderly? A Comprehensive Guide

While often viewed as a childhood illness, the effects of rheumatic fever can manifest decades later, with some data indicating that a significant portion of rheumatic heart disease cases present later in life. Understanding what is a rheumatic heart disease in the elderly is therefore critical, as symptoms can be easily mistaken for other age-related conditions, leading to delayed diagnosis and more severe complications.

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